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19th C Paperweight

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

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Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

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Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT ​A 19th-century English porcelain letter seal in the form of a phrenological head. ​The
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Antique Early 19th Century Paperweights

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Gold, Brass

19th C Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Finials in the Shape of a Vase with Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century pair of hand painted wooden finials in the shape of a vase with handles.
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Paperweights

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Wood

Antique Grand Tour 'King Charles Spaniel' Micro Mosaic Plaque, Italy, C.1850
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Grand Tour 'King Charles Cavalier Spaniel' micro mosaic plaque - hand made to the finest quality with great detail - may be framed or mounted in a custom piece of jewelry - u...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

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Glass

Rare Meissen Cobalt Blue Hand Painted "Shoe" Slipper of Castle Moritzburg C 1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
item was made in the last half of the 19th century with meticulous hand painted detail of the Castle
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Antique 1890s German Baroque Paperweights

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Gold, Enamel

19th C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychrome Scholars Block/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychromed Scholars Block/Paperweight with Custom Box China, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th C. Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A late 19th or early 20th century Indian brass betel nut cutter from the North Western regions
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

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Bronze

19th c. Antique Bronze Betel Nut Cutters from India Radha and Krishna
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century antique handmade brass Radha Krishna betel nut cutter from India. Upper side is
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C
Located in London, GB
their high quality glass millefiori paperweights with the letter B and the year date in a composite cane
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Glass

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Ormolu

19th Century Cast Iron Weight Measures
Located in New York, NY
paperweights or decorative objects. From China, Shanxi Province, c.1850. M756 Only one piece available.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

F. Barbedienne, 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cloisonnè Enamel Tazza Cup
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Firenze, IT
This French 19th Century antique lovely bronze and cloisonnè enamel tazza or cup with handles is an
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

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Bronze, Enamel

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Selection of Italian Pietra Dura Plaques
By Montici, G. Ugolini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern Pietra Dura plaques, attributed to Richard Blow for Montici or Ugolini, unsigned, Italy, circa 1950s. They are: 1) Interior still life pietra dura, un...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Stone

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Italian Grand Tour marble specimen plaque in original silver-giltwood frame consisting of 20 different rare and ancient marbles, including Porphyry and Jasper, inlaid into a black an...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

1970's Italian Marble Specimen Box Malachite Agate Amethyst
Located in London, GB
A charmingly unique 1970's Italian marble specimen box with inlaid crystals and minerals patterned throughout. Featuring a variety of different marble types, this is a truly exqu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Marble

Selection of Antique Grand Tour Marbles, Italy, 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A selection of antique Grand Tour marbles. In an inclined display structure made of lacquered cherry wood and profiled in black (ebony wood), a collection of twenty-eight sample exam...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desk Sets

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Marble

Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps a Very Useful Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Metamorphic Library Chair or Library Steps A very useful piece, this handy little chair can be flipped over and turned into a small 4 step ladder, originally this type ...
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Ladders

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Walnut

A selection of 30 antique Grand Tour marquetry marbles, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A selection of antique Grand Tour marbles, profiled in black (ebony wood), inserted in an ebonized walnut wood frame, with red Levanto marble inlays. the back of the frame with parts...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Decorative Art

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Marble

Skull Lapis Lazuli Sculpture Minature
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Late 19th-early 20th century lapis lazulli skull - Object of curiosity and wonder from a collector's cabinet of curiosities and wonder. Measures: 2" long, 1.75" high Cabinets o...
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Antique 1890s German Baroque Revival Natural Specimens

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Lapis Lazuli

Skull Lapis Lazuli Sculpture Minature
Skull Lapis Lazuli Sculpture Minature
H 1.78 in W 1.97 in D 1.78 in
Italian Grand Tour Marble and Alabaster Plaque of Ancient Scholars - Poets
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Italian Grand Tour marble and alabaster plaque with profile faces of ancient Italian scholars and poets, including Michelangelo, Dante, Aristo, Galileo, and Petrarco. Names are ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

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Alabaster, Marble

Antique Victorian Marble Roman Ruins Grand Tour Statue Sculpture Columns Pillars
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable original Victorian Marble Grand Tour Roman Ruin statue of columns A wonderful original piece, this is a desk sized co...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

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Marble

Antique Florentine Grand Tour Pietra Dura Blossoming Rose Flower Paperweight
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique paperweight is unsigned, but presumed to have been acquired during a Grand Tour through Italy, and dating to approximately 1880 and done in an Arts and Crafts style. Thi...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Paperweights

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Stone, Marble

Grand Tour Inlaid Marble Specimen Paperweight, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The center made up of blue marble veneers, yellow marble and green marble with each section banded by Carrara marble.
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

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Marble

Polished Lapis Lazuli Freeform from Afghanistan (10.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand-polished free form of AAA quality natural Afghani lapis lazuli. This specimen has rich, electric-royal blue color enriched with scintillating pyrite micro-crystals. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Lapis Lazuli

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Paesina & Specimen Marble Rimmed Dish or Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique grand tour hardstone rimmed dish or bowl. With a large central piece of Pietra Paesina (so called "ruins" marble). The rim is set with various hardstone specimens, i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Limestone, Marble

Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural Lapis lazuli specimen of a plate-like form. Also known as lazurite, this raw mineral originates from Afghanistan. It is quite eye-catching as it showcases a bright vivid bl...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
Hand-Carved 23.5 Lb, Lapis Lazuli Heart
Located in New York, NY
This huge heart from Afghanistan has been hand-carved and hand-polished out of one piece of genuine, beautiful color lapis lazuli featuring the shimmer of pyrite deposits and bands o...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Natural Specimens

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Lapis Lazuli

Hand-Carved 23.5 Lb, Lapis Lazuli Heart
Hand-Carved 23.5 Lb, Lapis Lazuli Heart
H 10.75 in W 12.5 in D 4 in
Pietra Dura Geometric Box in the Style of Richard Blow
By Richard Blow
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Pietra Dura box created in a cool geometric composition possibly by Richard Blow. Masterfully done and while unmarked it is signed Made in Italy. Last image is a drawing of ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes

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19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle
By Baccarat
Located in Pasadena, CA
A fine quality 19th C. French Baccarat engraved crystal mounted bronze perfume bottle. H: 7-1/2
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bottles

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle
By Baccarat
Located in Pasadena, CA
Magnificent 19th C. French Baccarat engraved crystal mounted bronze perfume bottle. H: 8-3/4
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bottles

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

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Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
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H 0.79 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Baccarat Mushroom Torsade Paperweight, circa 1850
By Baccarat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Baccarat Mushroom Torsade Paperweight, circa 1850 Additional Information: Date: c.1850
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Antique 19th Century French Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

19th C Cast Iron Promotional Fly Matchstick Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C cast iron fly matchstick box. Original gold enamel painted wings and black body. Promotional
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Paperweights

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Iron

19th C. Art Deco French Brass Borzoi or Barzoi Dogs on 'Cafe au Lait' Marble
Located in Haarlem, NL
base. Very pretty and decorative, its weight (6 kilo's) would make it an excellent paperweight
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Brass

19th c. Iron Paperweight
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th c. Iron Crown
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

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Iron

Collection of Glass 19th and 20th C Paper and Dump Weights
Located in Greenwich, CT
weights led to the mass scale production of paperweights in the 20th Century and they remain popular
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Antique 19th Century English Glass

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Glass

St. Louis Crystal Latticino Decanter w/ Blue "Paperweight" Trim
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A beautiful example of hand blown 19th. c. French crystal decanter with internal latticino
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Antique 19th Century French Barware

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Crystal

Chinese Blue and White Water Coupe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
porcelain water coupe likely once resided on the desk of a great calligrapher. Created in the mid-19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Water Coupe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
porcelain water coupe likely once resided on the desk of a great calligrapher. Created in the mid-19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Mantel Clock French Paris Porcelain Pendulum
By Jacob Petit
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
: Jacob Petit Porcelain Style: Antique, Rokoko, Baroque and French Origin: France, Paris 1st half 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

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Gold Leaf

1870s Antique Victorian Ashford Marble Bracelet
Located in London, GB
, paperweights and other decorative items from Ashford Black Marble during the late 18th and early 19th century
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Antique 1870s British Link Bracelets

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Gold

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

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Marble

19th C. Alabaster Paperweight After Maderno, "The Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia"
Located in Norwalk, CT
to be used as a paperweight or other desktop adornment, this piece was likely produced for the Grand
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

Grand Tour Porphyry, Yellow and White Marble Paperweight, Italian, late 19th C.
Located in Spencertown, NY
The oval shaped paperweight with carved alabaster profile of Roman Emperor, framed with imperial
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Antique Late 18th Century Grand Tour Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Alabaster, Marble, Porphyry

White Statuary Marble Sculpture Apollo Belvedere 19th Classical Grand Tour
Located in Roma, IT
the 19th Century. The original Apollo Belvedere (also called the Belvedere Apollo, Apollo of the
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19th Century Other Art Style Nude Sculptures

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Marble

19th C. Iron Cat Paperweight
Located in North Egremont, MA
Very unusual and sculptural cast iron paperweight in the form of a cat. great surface. Mid 19th c..
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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Iron

19th C. Iron Cat Paperweight
19th C. Iron Cat Paperweight
H 3 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
English Decorative Brass, c. 1810
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful English brass piece could be used as a doorstop, a paperweight, or just an object of
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

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Brass

English Decorative Brass, c. 1810
English Decorative Brass, c. 1810
H 10 in W 3.325 in D 1.5 in
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19th C Paperweight For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th c paperweight you’re looking for. A 19th c paperweight — often made from stone, metal and marble — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th c paperweight, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 19th c paperweight bearing Victorian, Neoclassical or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th c paperweight over the years, but those crafted by Baccarat, Jean-Valentin Morel and Saint Louis are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th C Paperweight?

A 19th c paperweight can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,292, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $29,500.

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